Suspect Arrested in Connection with Orsolya Gaal’s Homicide

Authorities have arrested 44-year-old David Bonola in connection with the homicide of Orsolya Gaal, the 51-year-old woman whose body was found in a duffel bag in Queens over the weekend.

According to statements made by investigators at Thursday’s press conference, Bonola was a handyman employed by the family. He and Gaal had an “on and off” intimate relationship over two years.

NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig stated that Gaal returned to her home in Forest Hills at about 12:20 a.m. on Saturday morning. At approximately 12:30 a.m., Bonola showed up to the home to discuss their relationship. An argument ensued, and Bonola stabbed Gaal 55 times before putting her body in a duffel bag and dragging it down the street.

Essig stated that Bonola “made incriminating statements” during a voluntary interview with investigators.

Bonola faces charges of second-degree murder, first-degree criminal tampering, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.

Despite having their suspect in custody, authorities stated that the investigation is “preliminary and ongoing.”